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Black on Both Sides [EXPLICIT LYRICS]

Mos Def
4.7 out of 5 stars  (238 customer reviews) | More about this product

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Product Details
  • Audio CD (October 12, 1999)
  • Original Release Date: October 12, 1999
  • Number of Discs: 1
  • Format: Explicit Lyrics
  • Label: Priority Records
  • ASIN: B00001XDNV
  • Also Available in: Audio Cassette  |  LP Record
  • Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  (238 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #72,971 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

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Track Listings

1. Fear Not Of Man
2. Hip Hop
3. Love
4. Ms. Fat Booty
5. Speed Law
6. Do It Now
7. Got
8. Umi Says
9. New World Water
10. Rock N Roll
11. Know That
12. Climb
13. Brooklyn
14. Habitat
15. Mr. Nigga
16. Mathematics
17. May-December
Editorial Reviews
Amazon.com
Black on Both Sides is a manifestation of compelling, honest hip-hop. The genre's underground torchbearer, the mighty Mos Def (half of Black Star), injects intellect, humor, and knowledge into all of his rhymes. Overall, the album has an understated quality, but pure enjoyment comes with discovering the clever lyrical gems Mos drops. The expansiveness of his mindstate is showcased best on "New World Water," in which he fully limns our uses of, needs for, and exploitation of water. On "Ms. Fat Booty," a love tale with unexpected twists is woven intricately around Aretha Franklin's wailing vocals. Whether rapping, singing, or lecturing, Mos Def is firmly rooted in African American consciousness and examines social issues with great ease. Black on Both Sides will endure for many years; it's an album worthy of numerous listens. --Celine Wong